Lining paper patches?

[r896neo]

Hi y'all i recently rmoved a wall hung bookcase and a sink and vanity in a bedroom. Humourously neither were papered behind when the lining paper was hung. Now i have a patch about 4'x3' in the middle of the wall and a further patch in the corner where the sink was. The paper underneath is very slightly textured so i need to hang a few patchs over the gaps.

Obviously the lining was done years ago so the edges of the patches are rock hard, can i hang patches without removing the whole affected sheets?

Any other great ideas on the best way to do this?

Thanks in advance.

 

[r896neo]

come on all you papering experts!!

 

[Growler]

Strip it, wash it, fill it, rub it down, dust it, size it, wait to dry, apply 1400 grade lining paper after pasting and allowing to soak.

 

[r896neo]

thanks for the reply, do you mean strip the whole affected sheets?

 

[Growler]

thanks for the reply, do you mean strip the whole affected sheets?

Yes............start again, otherwise it could look like a dogs breakfast.